Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium

Sabine Field was dedicated Oct. 8,
1921 and originally included a football gridiron, quarter-mile
running track, and baseball diamond. The name commemorates Dr.
George K. Sabine’s (Class of 1868) son, George K. Sabine, Jr.
Sabine senior donated money for purchase of the land the field was
built on.

In 1920, Dr. George K. Sabine
provided the funds to allow the school to purchase the lands where
the field still resides. Sabine, an 1868 graduate of Norwich, named
the field in memory of his son, George K. Sabine, Jr., who died
shortly after he returned from overseas. The original field, which
was dedicated on October 8, 1921, comprised of a baseball diamond,
a quarter-mile dirt track, and a football gridiron.

In the early years, Sabine served
as an integral location for military training. For recreation, the
field served as home to the school’s football and baseball
teams, and was flooded in the winters for use as an outdoor ice
rink. The Norwich University annual commencement ceremony was held
on Sabine Field until the mid-1980's. Each fall at
Homecoming Weekend, Sabine Field hosts the Alumni March On. At this
ceremony, all returning alumni parade by class on to the field with
the current year's Corp of Cadets.

Following the completion of the
2012 football season, the University began a 10-month renovation
project.

This $6 million renovation has
transformed Sabine Field from an area that served one sport and
other miscellaneous activities - only when weather conditions and
day light permitted - to a multi-sport, multi-activity, lit stadium
that can be used in most weather conditions. Specifically, the
project has added the following amenities to Sabine Field:

Synthetic turf field that meets NCAA regulations for football,
soccer, and lacrosse.

400 meter resilient urethane running track with 42-inch
lanes.

Energy-efficient stadium lights.

New sound system, bleachers, and press box.

New building to house appropriate storage for field and athletic
equipment.

Walkways to prevent damage to field.

New equipment including goals, field goal posts and field care
equipment.

Creation of a hospitality plaza between Sabine Field and
Plumley Armory and establishment of Memorial Plaza on the west end
of the field, which is home to three Norwich icons--the anchor, the
propeller, and Sabine Sally, a referbished WWII-era
tank.

The field was officially reopened
on Saturday, September 14th. The full-day event began with a
rededication ceremony in the morning, followed by the grand
reopening ceremony prior to the football game. Following the
Cadets' annual battle with St. Lawrence, the new lights were turned
as men's and women's soccer concluded the day with conference games
against Albertus Magnus College.

On October 4, 2013, Sabine Field
was officially renamed to Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium in
honor of Fred Haynes '58 and his wife, RoxAnn. The Haynes Family
have offered support to the University in numerous ways, including
Fred's 25-year dedication to the Norwich Board of
Trustees.

The press box now boasts a plaque
commemerating the Haynes Family.

It reads: "A highly successful
engineer and business entrepreneur, Frederick M. Haynes, Norwich
University Class of 1958, has given generously of his time, talent
and treasure to benefit his beloved alma mater. A natural leader
and gifted statesman, he enriched the university through 25 years
of faithful service on the Board of Trustees, serving as vice
chairman of the board from 2003 to 2011. He also served as chairman
of the university's "Leadership Campaign" from 1996 to 2001. An
outstanding athlete and captain of the football team, he was
inducted into the Norwich Athletic Hall of Fame for both football
and hockey in 1988.

Fred, together with his wife,
RoxAnn, have opened their hearts and their home to countless
Norwich graduates, serving as hosts and mentors. They continued to
demonstrate their loyalty to Norwich by supporting the project to
renovate Sabine Field.

In recognition of their
extraordinary service and for exemplary contributions to Norwich
University, this stadium is dedicated in their honor, with
gratitude, by the Board of Trustees and the President of Norwich
University."